EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN
- Randallstown, MD
- NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
- NURSING EMERGENCY RM
- Part-time - Night shift - 7:00PM-7:30AM
- Nursing Support
- 53650
- Posted: May 4, 2022
Summary
UNIT SUMMARY:
The ER at Northwest Hospital currently sees over 60,000 patients per year and has 49 beds. The department treats major and minor illnesses, typically related to cardiac and behavioral health. Additionally, ER staff may provide care for orthopedic injuries or minor trauma. ER has a rapid care area as well, designated for minor illnesses. Staff members of ER are outgoing and positive, and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, and be able to effectively implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Functions under the supervision of the RN in a cooperative effort with the health care team to assist in providing a variety of patient care related duties.
- Maintains the standards of nursing care for all patients and implements the policies and procedures of the Emergency Department, Hospital, and Nursing Department.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Entry level knowledge
- Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License
- Basic employment skills
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Less than one year experience
- Basic computer skills
- Medical terminology
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition
- Orthopedic splinting skills
- Phlebotomy/Medlock insertion skills
- American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR Certification
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition Test
Additional Information
Please note: As a condition of employment, if not already completed, all new hires are required to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccination Series prior to their Occupational Health pre-employment assessment, and scheduled to complete the Vaccine Series within the first thirty (30) days of employment.Part of LifeBridge Health, Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland, is a recognized leader in clinical quality and customer care from the northwest Baltimore area to the entire state of Maryland. Northwest's patient-centered philosophy is reflected by its friendly employees, user-friendly hospital design and culture of excellence. Northwest Hospital is a smoke-free workplace and an M/F/PV/IWD employer.
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